English and Creative Writing with Foundation Year BA (Hons)

Have you ever dreamt of writing an award-winning screenplay or radio documentary? On this English and creative writing degree you will feed your interest in literature while developing the flexibility to write for different genres and media. <br/>The course helps you to develop the creative, analytical and professional skills you need to work across a wide variety of media platforms, including radio, television and the web.<br/>As you work towards your degree, you will build a diverse portfolio showcasing your abilities in a variety of genres. And you will develop entrepreneurial and self-management skills – essential ingredients for a successful writing career.<br/>We aim to give you as much real-world experience as possible while you study. Thanks to our west London location, at the heart of the UK’s creative industries, and our strong links with media organisations, you will have access to valuable work placement opportunities.<br/><br/>What youll study<br/>Your English and creative writing course is designed to equip you with the technical abilities and the confidence you need to earn your living as a modern writer. Throughout this joint honours degree, we aim to develop your cultural knowledge and communication skills, while giving you the support and space to develop your own creative specialism.<br/>Although the course emphasises the use of creative writing techniques within broadcast, web and print media, the critical and analytical skills you develop will be transferable to many roles outside these fields.<br/>Employers in the creative industries look for graduates who both know their theory and have the practical skills to fulfil briefs. On this English writing course, we give you the opportunity to gain these capabilities. Through a blend of regular seminars, media debates and screenwriting workshops, you will develop:<br/>• a critically informed understanding of the essential works of English literature<br/>• a critical approach to reading and writing<br/>• your ability to structure complex arguments<br/>• your understanding of the creative writing process and how to apply it to traditional and digital media<br/>• a portfolio that demonstrates your capabilities<br/>There is also the opportunity for you to take a work placement, on which you will gain valuable experience in a professional setting and make contacts for the future. You can choose a placement that is related to your creative specialism or to your main literary interests. Many of our students choose placements in organisations related to film, radio or publishing.<br/><br/>The foundation year course is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to continue onto your Honours degree. You will study a range of subjects that will underpin your future study and also gain valuable experience of university life, with full access to campus facilities. Successful completion of the year allows you to progress straight onto Level 4 of this course.

It's not too late to study at a top 30 UK university (The Guardian University Guide 2025) - and at London’s highest-rated university for student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2025). <br/><br/>UWL's world-class facilities and outstanding teaching will give you all the tools you need to succeed. Musicians can rehearse in performance rooms, audio recording spaces and a 200 seat black box studio. Pilots can brave the storm in the Boeing 737 flight simulator. Lawyers can perfect their argument in the mock courtrooms, and chefs can whip up delicious creations in industry-standard kitchens and serve real customers at Pillars, the student-run fine-dining restaurant located on campus.<br/><br/>You'll also be learning in the world's best student city (2025 QS Best Student Cities) - think Saturday afternoons in Covent Garden, study sessions in the British Library and live concerts in the O2 arena. With scholarships and bursaries reserved for Clearing applicants, no ambition is out of reach!